mark iiI overview
The Mark III reactor was the first reactor to include the most innovative feature - the shaftless auger. Unfortunantly, due to being made out of a 55 gallon drum ( thin metal) the reactor violently ruptured during it’s first legitimate operation.
Footage of
mark iii
There is no true footage of Mark III running since it exploded on it’s first test run. However, there is plenty of construction footage!
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Construction - 4 months
Operation - 4 hours
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55 Gallon Metal Drum, Magnetrons, Transformers, Wires, Steel, Pipes, Gauges, Relief valves.
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Construction of shatfless auger.
The importance of pressure rated welding and material properties. -
$2000-$3000 USD